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Antique picture frames have their own unique charm and aesthetic value. They enhance the beauty of a portrait, a painting or even a mirror. They are more often than not very well-made and well-designed – with hand-crafted, sculpted or carved wood or intricate filigreed edges. There are also antique frames that have simple and classic lines.Vintage picture frames are a testament of the extraordinary work of dedicated wood carving artists of centuries past. And the picture frames also bear a …

Mirrors, when used wisely, are not only functional but decorative. You can place a mirror into a vintage picture frame and viola! You have a great decorative item that not only adds character and panache to a room but also brightens the room and opens up the space.Here are some tips to keep in mind when using mirrors to decorate a room in your home: Use mirrors to provide a warm welcome. Place the mirror in the entryway or foyer. The mirror gives your guests a friendly greeting, sort of …

Let’s face it, not every one of us is handy with a hammer.The very thought of putting in nails and hooks onto your wall gives you thatfeeling that it’s not going to end well. Fret not. You can still enjoy thesight of your newly-bought inline oval frames on your wall. There are actuallya lot of wall-hanging alternatives that don’t require you to wield the dreadedhammer. A quick visit to your neighborhood hardware store will showyou the best and nail-free way to hang that antique picture frame. He …

What is matting? What is acid burn and why do you need toavoid it? Here are some of the basic terms you may need to know when you arechoosing your vintage picture frame or display case from Victorian FrameCompany. Acid and acid burn. Somecardboard and other mounting and framing materials are not designed forlong-term use.Most contain lignin andacids. Over time, lignin produces acids that react with the paper in photos andcause discoloration (acid burn). Ideally, use acid-free glue and paper (for …

Be it your child’s first foray into the world of watercolors or the work of an up and coming artist, a piece of artwork should bedisplayed where it can be most appreciated. A frame is a traditional way ofshowcasing artwork made with paper, photo paper or canvass. However, with themany options available, where do you start? Do you go with antique pictureframes or a more modern frame? What shape? Would a circular picture frame workbetter or should you an oval frame?To help you make your choice, he …